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AN information evening on funding opportunities available to businesses in Kerry’s coastal communities will take place on Tuesday, February 7 at 6.30pm in The Meadowlands Hotel, Tralee.
People are invited to come along to learn how businesses in Kerry’s coastal communities can apply for funding through the Brexit Blue Economy Enterprise Development Scheme.
With €25 million in funding available, this is the largest scheme of its kind and is designed to stimulate growth in rural coastal communities.
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Funding is available to businesses operating within ten kilometres of the coastline, and involved in blue economy activities including seafood, coastal tourism, boat building and repair, marine leisure and sport, small non-commercial harbour or pier activities, and renewable energy initiatives.
Find out more about the Scheme, how it can benefit you, your business and your community, and how to apply.
Brenda O’Riordan, BIM Regional Officer, said the scheme has already received some very promising and innovative proposals from businesses along Kerry’s coastline and is encouraging others to come to an information evening to find out more about the funding available and to get advice on preparing a submission.
The Brexit Blue Economy Enterprise Development Scheme – Flying the flag for Ireland’s coastal communities. For full details of the Scheme visit www.bim.ie
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